Europe Quote by Romano Prodi
“The EU must take on new responsibilities. And these new responsibilities call for intensifying the integration process.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Commission President address, 1999
The EU should assume additional duties and deepen member-state integration to meet emerging challenges.
In simple terms: EU needs more duties and tighter integration.
Embrace new roles and strengthen unity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- international negotiations
- regional planning
- budget allocation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the EU balance national interests with deeper integration?
- What risks arise from expanding EU responsibilities?
Balancing national sovereignty with deeper integration can be contentious.